a dramatist, esp one associated with a particular company or theatre
2. Also called: dramaturg (ˈdræməˌtɜːɡ)
a literary adviser on the staff of a theatre, film corporation, etc, whose responsibilities may include selection and editing of texts, liaison with authors, preparation of printed programmes, and public relations work
Word origin
C19: probably from French, from Greek dramatourgos playwright, from drama + ergon work